Apple reveals plans to open 25 retail stores in China
At Apple's annual shareholders meeting at its campus in Cupertino, Calif., Thursday, the company revealed it intends to open 25 stores in the nation of China.
Apple reveals plans to open 25 retail stores in China
Apple reveals plans to open 25 retail stores in China
Mobile advertising firm AdMob today released its January 2010 Mobile Metrics Report, revealing some interesting data about application usage and demographics for iPhone and iPod touch users, as well as users of Android and webOS handsets.
Survey Reveals Application Usage and Demographic Data on iPhone and iPod Touch Users
Survey Reveals Application Usage and Demographic Data on iPhone and iPod Touch Users
A new survey of mobile device consumers has discovered that iPhone and iPod touch owners are mostly male, though iPhone users are older and have less time to use downloaded applications than those who have an iPod touch.
iPod touch users spend more time using apps than those with iPhones
iPod touch users spend more time using apps than those with iPhones
Lending support to a recent rumor about a touchscreen iMac, a new patent application from Apple revealed this week shows an all-in-one desktop with a touch-sensitive display.
Apple exploring desktop iMac with shape-sensing touch display
Apple exploring desktop iMac with shape-sensing touch display
Apple on Wednesday evening extended to its developer community yet another beta of Mac OS X 10.6.3 which lists no known issues, suggesting a formal release over Software Update may be around the corner.
Apple pushes out another beta of Mac OS X 10.6.3 clear of issues
Apple pushes out another beta of Mac OS X 10.6.3 clear of issues
Andrea Jung, chief executive of Avon Products and the only woman on Apple's seven-person board of directors, will serve as the co-lead director at Thursday's shareholder meeting.
'Outsider' Avon chief is new co-lead of Apple Board of Directors
'Outsider' Avon chief is new co-lead of Apple Board of Directors
Apple's iTunes Music Store sold its 10 billionth song Wednesday afternoon, with the milestone being reached nearly seven years after the digital music download destination was introduced.
Apple's iTunes serves up 10 billionth song download
Apple's iTunes serves up 10 billionth song download
Though it is not yet in use, Apple has added a category for developers to label their applications as explicit software in the App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Apple creates 'explicit' category for App Store software
Apple creates 'explicit' category for App Store software
Just days after Apple removed over 5000 overtly sexual applications from the App Store, the company appears to have taken a curious turn that could result in the reinstatement of many of these applications.
Apple Adds 'Explicit' Category for New App Store Submissions
Apple Adds 'Explicit' Category for New App Store Submissions
Apple stock closed at $197.05 Tuesday, down $3.37 after a five-day rally that saw it hit $203.08 Friday. However, that slide was part of an overall market phenomenon. On Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 100 points and the NASDAQ composite index lost about 29 points as consumer confidence took a tumble.
Apple: Stock in the Clouds, One Toe Still in the Gutter
Apple: Stock in the Clouds, One Toe Still in the Gutter
Adding to the already-strong evidence that Apple toyed with the idea of a forward facing camera in the iPad, references to video conferencing, as well as camera flash and zoom, have been discovered in the latest beta of the iPad software development kit.
iPad has no camera, but Apple's SDK mentions video chat, flash
iPad has no camera, but Apple's SDK mentions video chat, flash
Though Apple carries just 5 percent of the total worldwide home PC market, the Mac commanded 10.5 percent of the market's dollar share during the holiday buying season.
Apple's pricing discipline gives Mac 10.5% market dollar share
Apple's pricing discipline gives Mac 10.5% market dollar share
Apple has published an extensive report on supplier responsibility that addresses how the company works to ensure that all of its business partners are fair and socially progressive.
Apple issues extensive report on supplier responsibility
Apple issues extensive report on supplier responsibility
Speaking in San Francisco Tuesday, Apple Chief Operating Officer Tim Cook explained why the Apple TV is still considered a hobby, and talked about custom-built chips in future products.
Apple exec Tim Cook talks Apple TV, iPad A4 processor, more
Apple exec Tim Cook talks Apple TV, iPad A4 processor, more
Apple said Tuesday that sales of its upcoming iPad device will follow a model similar to that of the iPhone during its onset, with availability limited to the company's direct sales channels and select other retail locations that receive Apple assistance.
Apple to sell iPad at Best Buy and other assisted locations
Apple to sell iPad at Best Buy and other assisted locations
Following a report from AppleInsider earlier Tuesday about an online swimwear store's iPhone application being pulled for having overtly sexual content, Apple has returned the software to the App Store.
Apple quietly reinstates swimwear iPhone application
Apple quietly reinstates swimwear iPhone application
A new corporate job listing implies Apple's iPhone OS could become the interface for new hardware beyond the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch in the future.
Apple job listing hints at new iPhone OS-based devices
Apple job listing hints at new iPhone OS-based devices
Earlier this month, research firm IDC released sales figures for 2009 showing Apple holding 14.4% of the smartphone market for the year on nearly 82% sales growth over 2008, with the company grabbing third place among smartphone vendors behind Nokia ...
Gartner: iPhone Sales Double in 2009 as Apple Claims Third Place in Smartphone Sales
Gartner: iPhone Sales Double in 2009 as Apple Claims Third Place in Smartphone Sales
A new survey has found that 13 percent of respondents are likely to buy Apple's forthcoming iPad, a number greater than the 9 percent who planned to purchase an iPhone before its launch in 2007.
Apple iPad demand exceeding pre-launch iPhone buzz
Apple iPad demand exceeding pre-launch iPhone buzz
In research note released this morning, RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky shares the results of a ChangeWave survey of over 3,200 respondents earlier this month revealing pent-up demand for Apple's forthcoming iPad, with demand even exceeding...
Survey Sees Pent-Up iPad Demand, Some Cannibalization of Other Apple Products
Survey Sees Pent-Up iPad Demand, Some Cannibalization of Other Apple Products
A new survey has found that 13 percent of respondents are likely to buy Apple's forthcoming iPad, a number greater than the 9 percent who planned to purchase an iPhone before its launch in 2007.
Apple iPad demand exceeds pre-launch iPhone buzz - survey
Apple iPad demand exceeds pre-launch iPhone buzz - survey
After more than doubling its total sales from a year prior, the iPhone platform was catapulted into third place in global smartphone sales in 2009, with Apple shipping 24.9 million handsets.
Gartner: Apple's iPhone was No. 3 worldwide smartphone in 2009
Gartner: Apple's iPhone was No. 3 worldwide smartphone in 2009
Apple this week released two new TV advertisements touting the unique features of the iPhone, while a massive spike in French Mac sales helped the company crack the top five PC vendors last quarter.
Apple releases new iPhone ads, Mac cracks top 5 in France
Apple releases new iPhone ads, Mac cracks top 5 in France
As Apple has officially clarified its new ban on overtly sexual content in the App Store, one application featuring pictures of women in bikinis -- to sell beachwear -- found itself removed.
Swimwear seller hit by Apple's removal of 'sexual' apps
Swimwear seller hit by Apple's removal of 'sexual' apps
In bypassing a traditional chip maker like Intel and creating its own custom ARM-based processor for the iPad, Apple has likely incurred an investment of about $1 billion, a new report suggests.
Custom Apple A4 iPad chip estimated to be $1 billion investment
Custom Apple A4 iPad chip estimated to be $1 billion investment
Following last week's revelation that Apple had reversed its policy on sexual content in the iPhone App Store, a new report claims more than 5,000 inappropriate applications have been removed from the download destination.
Apple's 'overtly sexual' iPhone crackdown purges 5,000 apps
Apple's 'overtly sexual' iPhone crackdown purges 5,000 apps
As Apple hopes to sell some TV episodes for 99 cents through iTunes, major networks have responded with apprehension to the plan, which could alienate local affiliates and cable providers.
Networks skeptical of Apple's push for $1 iTunes TV episodes
Networks skeptical of Apple's push for $1 iTunes TV episodes
Apple's new iPad is being criticized for lacking the capacity to render interactive content built using Adobe's Flash platform, but the company shows no sign of reversing course.
Inside Apple's iPad: Adobe Flash
Inside Apple's iPad: Adobe Flash
AppleInsider reports that it has received information that Apple is planning an enhancement to its next-generation MacBook Pros that will allow for automatic switching between integrated and discrete graphics processors based on whichever is the more...
Apple Planning Smoother Transitions Between Graphics Processors in Upcoming MacBook Pros
Apple Planning Smoother Transitions Between Graphics Processors in Upcoming MacBook Pros
While content providers intend to bring Hulu to the iPad, the TV streaming service would likely be offered by subscription only on Apple's new hardware, according to a new report.
Hulu for Apple iPad likely to be a pay-only service - report
Hulu for Apple iPad likely to be a pay-only service - report
One of the advances Apple plans for future MacBook Pro models is an improvement to the handling of the notebooks' dual graphics chips, AppleInsider has learned.
Apple plans dual graphics enhancements on future MacBook Pros
Apple plans dual graphics enhancements on future MacBook Pros
Due to numerous complaints from customers, Apple has begun removing software from its App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch that has been deemed overtly sexual.
Apple changes App Store policy on 'overtly sexual content'
Apple changes App Store policy on 'overtly sexual content'
As expected, the U.S. International Trade Commission has agreed to investigate Apple's complaint against handset maker Nokia over alleged patent infringement.
ITC to review Apple's patent infringement claims against Nokia
ITC to review Apple's patent infringement claims against Nokia
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has been kept busy with claims involving Apple recently, as the company has found itself involved in several high-profile disputes with major corporations over claims of patent infringement. Just a day a...
U.S. Trade Agency to Review Apple's Patent Complaints Against Nokia
U.S. Trade Agency to Review Apple's Patent Complaints Against Nokia
A company called Trade Privacy (via Fortune) reported today that Apple has successfully blocked public access to their shipping freight import records in preparation for the iPad launch.
Apple Blocks iPad Shipping Records from Public Access
Apple Blocks iPad Shipping Records from Public Access
Apple is rapidly seeding new versions of Mac OS X 10.6.3 to developers as they prepare for its release. The latest version was released to developers today and represents build 10D558. Changes listed are detailed by iPhone in Canada:
Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.3 (Build 10D558) to Developers
Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.3 (Build 10D558) to Developers
Apple's push for 99 cent TV shows to coincide with the launch of the iPad has garnered support from at least one content provider, with the network CBS reportedly interested in reducing prices for some shows.
CBS plans to reduce prices to $1 on some iTunes TV episodes
CBS plans to reduce prices to $1 on some iTunes TV episodes
Apple's role as the book publishing industry's white knight may be over even before it has begun. Cupertino may not be willing to allow publishers as much leeway in setting their own e-book prices as previously thought, according to a <i>New York Times</i> report. After unveiling the iPad Jan. 27, Apple shook the e-book world with its statement on e-book pricing.
Apple's E-Book Pricing Flip: Chaotic or Cunning
Apple's E-Book Pricing Flip: Chaotic or Cunning
In a recent meeting with officials from The Wall Street Journal to pitch the Apple iPad, Steve Jobs allegedly and unsurprisingly had harsh words for Adobe Flash, calling it old technology.
Steve Jobs calls Flash a 'CPU hog' in meeting with WSJ - rumor
Steve Jobs calls Flash a 'CPU hog' in meeting with WSJ - rumor
Building on comments reportedly made by Apple CEO Steve Jobs at a town hall meeting for company employees last month, Valleywag claims that Jobs focused a significant amount of effort during his recent visit to The Wall Street Journal on selling news...
Steve Jobs' Wall Street Journal Visit Reportedly Included Arguments Against Flash
Steve Jobs' Wall Street Journal Visit Reportedly Included Arguments Against Flash
Apple's iPad announcement has not deterred PC competitors, as HP's forthcoming 3G-enabled slate PC will reportedly be competitively priced, and Microsoft is still working on its unannounced Courier dual-screen tablet.
HP plans to beat Apple iPad price, Microsoft Courier still in works
HP plans to beat Apple iPad price, Microsoft Courier still in works
New 27-inch iMac purchases direct from Apple now have a shipping wait time of 5 to 7 days, suggesting the hardware maker has addressed issues that plagued the desktops. Also, the file size limit for iPhone App Store and iTunes downloads over 3G has increased to 20MB.
Apple improves iMac ship times, 3G iPhone download limit doubles
Apple improves iMac ship times, 3G iPhone download limit doubles
A pair of Apple patent applications published today have been generating a bit of attention for their disclosure of Apple's behind-the-scenes work on its products. The first application covers methods for addressing variations in individual digital ...
Apple Patent Applications: Front-Facing Camera Depicted on Handheld Device, Rotatable Mouse
Apple Patent Applications: Front-Facing Camera Depicted on Handheld Device, Rotatable Mouse
A newly revealed Apple patent application shows plans for superior picture and video recording performance on portable devices, and also depicts a handheld device with a forward facing camera.
Apple filing for improved handset lenses shows forward facing camera
Apple filing for improved handset lenses shows forward facing camera
The New York Times reports that recent shifts in the eBook publishing industry, spurred by Apple's entrance into the market, to allow for higher prices and greater publisher control over their content may offer more flexibility in pricing than previo...
Apple Reportedly Looking to Offer More Flexible iBookstore Pricing Than Previously Thought
Apple Reportedly Looking to Offer More Flexible iBookstore Pricing Than Previously Thought
A newly revealed Apple patent application shows plans for superior picture and video recording performance on portable devices, and also depicts a handheld device with a forward facing camera.
Apple patent filing for improved lenses shows forward facing camera
Apple patent filing for improved lenses shows forward facing camera
While the announcement of the iPad convinced numerous publishers to strong-arm Amazon into allowing them to sell e-books for the Kindle for more than $9.99, a new report says not every new bestseller on the iPad will carry a premium price.
Some Apple iPad e-book bestsellers could still be $10 or less
Some Apple iPad e-book bestsellers could still be $10 or less
Apple's new iPad is being criticized for lacking the capacity to run multiple third party applications at once, but the company has a variety of options to pursue in addressing the issue.
Inside Apple's iPad: Multitasking
Inside Apple's iPad: Multitasking
In addition to a probe inspired by a lawsuit from Nokia, the U.S. International Trade Commission announced this week it will also investigate a patent infringement complaint from Kodak against Apple.
ITC to investigate Kodak's complaint against Apple
ITC to investigate Kodak's complaint against Apple
Though Apple's undercooked Safari Web browser remains hidden in the latest beta of the iPhone OS 3.2 software development kit, it can be still be accessed and used, and AppleInsider offers an exclusive look.
Apple SDK simulator offers closer look at Safari for iPad
Apple SDK simulator offers closer look at Safari for iPad